New Orleans History
April Holidays
Riddles
Food
Music
100

New Orleans is nicknamed _______.

The Big Easy


which reflects its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures.

100

 ________ is an annual custom on April 1st consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes.

April Fools' Day

100

What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?

A towel

100

The term "soul food" originated from which Southern state? 

A. Louisiana

B. Mississippi 

C. Alabama

D. Texas

A. Louisiana

100

New Orleans is the birthplace of what genre of music?

Jazz

200

What is the name of the longest continuous bridge in the world? (Hint: It is located in New Orleans.)

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway


The causeway spans 23.86 miles over Lake Pontchartrain, and has been a notable landmark ever since it was built in 1956.

200

_______ is a religious holiday that holds a strong significance to Christians. 

Easter

200

What is always coming but never arrives?

Tomorrow 

200

Sweet potatoes are orange. Yams are_____.

Yellow or White

200

"Let's Stay Together", is one of this artist's notable hits.

Al Green

300

What is the name of the unique cultural group in New Orleans, consisting of Black residents who dress in elaborate, hand-made costumes resembling Native American Ceremonial Attire?

Mardi Gras Indians


This tradition honors the solidarity between African Americans and Native Americans.

300

The 1st Earth Day was held in 1970 but not become global until:

A. 1985

B. 1975

C. 2000

D. 1990

D. 1990

300

What has 13 hearts but no other organs?

A deck of cards

300

This popular dish is a twist of an Asian noodle soup associated with Creole cooking and Soul Food in New Orleans.

Yakamein

300

True or False 

The tradition of brass band dates back to the mid-19th century. 

True

400

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation & New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was founded in...

A. 1985

B. 1990

C.1970

D. 1978


 

C. 1970 

400

________ is an Islamic observance that consists of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.  

Ramadan 

400

What disappears as soon as you say its name?

Silence

400

Which of the following is not a citrus fruit?

A. Orange

B. Pineapple

C. Lime

D. Lemon

B. Pineapple

400

This musician was nicknamed the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul". 

Marvin Gaye 

500

What is the name of the oldest black neighborhood in America?

Tremé



Running from North Rampart Street to Saint Bernard Street. Founded in 1783, this was the only place in America where Black people and other people of color purchased land and homes with regularity. 

500

On April 15th , we celebrate the debut of one of the biggest icons of Major League Baseball,_________.


Jackie Robinson 


He was the first Black player to be selected for Major League Baseball and was also the first Black lieutenant to protest the laws of segregation on an army bus.

500

What flies forever, rests never?

Wind

500

What is the most widely eaten food in the world?

Rice
500

Nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops",________ was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz.

Louis Armstrong

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